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The closing of the iconic Shell Factory in North Fort Myers led to an auction where many of its items, including several military banners honoring veterans, were put up for sale.
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The closing of the iconic Shell Factory in North Fort Myers led to an auction where many of its items, including several military banners honoring veterans, were put up for sale.
Activists are challenging real estate developers who aim to build condos on a panther preserve in Charlotte County near Peace River Shores.
A dramatic scene unfolded on Sycamore Drive in Collier County, leading to the arrest of two suspects in a drug bust.
Convicted killer Mark Sievers, sentenced to death for hiring two men to kill his wife in 2015, continues to fight his case in court.
A video has been circulating online of a work van running over a dog in Lee County, and we’re now learning there’s a very important piece of this video that you don’t see.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing forward a new initiative to create the Florida Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE.
Daylight saving time is just around the corner, with clocks set to spring forward on March 9.
All Joann fabric and craft stores in Southwest Florida will be closing their doors.
Continental Properties, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, purchased The Centro apartment complex from Geis Companies.
The owner of the now-demolished Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and Suites plans to build two small hotels on the site at 300 W. Retta Esplanade in the city’s Historic District.
A Charlotte County Commissioner is under pressure to resign after using a racial slur during a conversation.
The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and causing nearly $20,000 worth of property damage.
Get your super suits ready! Charlie’s Epic Con is coming to Fort Myers this April.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward Initiative has broken ground in expanding Interstate 75 in Marion County.
All Joann fabric and craft stores in Southwest Florida will be closing their doors. The company announced Feb. 24 that it would shutter all 800 stores nationwide.
The closing of the iconic Shell Factory in North Fort Myers led to an auction where many of its items, including several military banners honoring veterans, were put up for sale.
Activists are challenging real estate developers who aim to build condos on a panther preserve in Charlotte County near Peace River Shores.
A dramatic scene unfolded on Sycamore Drive in Collier County, leading to the arrest of two suspects in a drug bust.
Convicted killer Mark Sievers, sentenced to death for hiring two men to kill his wife in 2015, continues to fight his case in court.
A video has been circulating online of a work van running over a dog in Lee County, and we’re now learning there’s a very important piece of this video that you don’t see.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing forward a new initiative to create the Florida Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE.
Daylight saving time is just around the corner, with clocks set to spring forward on March 9.
All Joann fabric and craft stores in Southwest Florida will be closing their doors.
Continental Properties, based in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, purchased The Centro apartment complex from Geis Companies.
The owner of the now-demolished Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel and Suites plans to build two small hotels on the site at 300 W. Retta Esplanade in the city’s Historic District.
A Charlotte County Commissioner is under pressure to resign after using a racial slur during a conversation.
The Cape Coral Police Department has arrested a man accused of DUI and causing nearly $20,000 worth of property damage.
Get your super suits ready! Charlie’s Epic Con is coming to Fort Myers this April.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Moving Florida Forward Initiative has broken ground in expanding Interstate 75 in Marion County.
All Joann fabric and craft stores in Southwest Florida will be closing their doors. The company announced Feb. 24 that it would shutter all 800 stores nationwide.
A new puppy is training hard to help children in need.
A lab pup from Ocala that was picked up on Wednesday by a volunteer for Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs.
“I was asked to fly up to pick up one of our new Cadet puppies,” said Rick Mellon. “It was a privilege to do so.”
Applications are up so more dogs are needed. The organization also needs more space and will be moving into a bigger facility off Pine Ridge Road that will double its capacity.
In the new facility, the lab pup will get trained for about 2.5 years to do tasks like bringing dropped items back to their partner.
“A lot of times with my veterans they can’t go out in crowds, public, loud noises, fireworks, backfiring trucks,” said Gina Day, a senior handler for Golden PAWS. “These dogs will soothe them; they will comfort them. They will be by their side.”
Kyle Reed, president of the board of directors for Golden PAWS, said it’s life-saving work.
“A lot of times we say it’s life-changing, but in many cases, it’s life-saving,” Reed said.
Golden PAWS has been open for 10 years and have placed over 100 service dogs with veterans and children all over Florida.
Their new location opens on Tuesday. If you are interested in donating or volunteering you can visit their website by clicking here.